How can I get system information from the command line?

A. SavillTech's Cmdinfo utility provides information about a local or remote machine from the command line. You can also add a command switch to test for a particular value (e.g., service pack version) and set %errorlevel% (an environment variable) according to that value.(See also, "Winsat Command-Line Utility" and "Harness the Power of the Command Line").

Typing Cmdinfo at the command prompt displays the following information:

   C:\>cmdinfo

   Version Type        Full Version
   Installation Date   30 November 2001, 09:49:41
   Expiry Date         Not Applicable
   OS Type             Microsoft Windows XP
   Product Type        Windows XP Professional
   Plus Version        Not Available
   IE Version          Internet Explorer 6 (XP) (6.0.2600.0000)
   Service Pack        Not available
   Processor Type      Multiprocessor Free
   Activation Status   Activated
   Build Number        2600
   Source Path         F:\I386
   System Root         G:\WINDOWS
   Owning Org          SavillTech Ltd
   Owner Name          John Savill
   Uptime              0 days, 3 hours, 49 minutes and 15 seconds
   Hotfixes:
   Application Compatibility Update Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See
   Q308381 for more information\]
   Q147222 No Description
   Q282784 Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q282784 for more information\]
   Q307869 Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q307869 for more information\]
   Q308210 Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q308210 for more information\]
   Q309521 Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q309521 for more information\]
   Q309691 Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q309691 for more information\]
   Q310437 Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q310437 for more information\]
   Q310507 Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q310507 for more information\]
   Q311889 Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q311889 for more information\]
   Q313484 Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q313484 for more information\]
   Q315000 Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q315000 for more information\]

Windows XP includes the Systeminfo utility, which displays similar information and offers additional memory, network, and process information. However, Systeminfo doesn't display activation, installation type (e.g., trial limited, full, Not For Resale--NFR), or Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) information. Systeminfo also duplicates some hotfix entries. Typing Systeminfo at the command prompt displays the following information:

   C:\>systeminfo

   Host Name: CONAN
   OS Name: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
   OS Version: 5.1.2600 Build 2600
   OS Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
   OS Configuration: Standalone Workstation
   OS Build Type: Multiprocessor Free
   Registered Owner: John Savill
   Registered Organization: SavillTech Ltd
   Product ID: 55274-005-0147286-22895
   Original Install Date: 30/11/2001, 09:49:41
   System Up Time: N/A
   System Manufacturer: Compaq
   System Model: Professional Workstation AP550
   System type: X86-based PC
   Processor(s): 2 Processor(s) Installed.
    \[01\]: x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 6 GenuineIntel ~863 Mhz
    \[02\]: x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 6 GenuineIntel ~863 Mhz
   BIOS Version: COMPAQ - 20010410
   Windows Directory: G:\WINDOWS
   System Directory: G:\WINDOWS\System32
   Boot Device: \Device\HarddiskVolume1
   System Locale: en-gb;English (United Kingdom)
   Input Locale: en-gb;English (United Kingdom)
   Time Zone: (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon,
   London
   Total Physical Memory: 512 MB
   Available Physical Memory: 197 MB
   Virtual Memory: Max Size: 994 MB
   Virtual Memory: Available: 460 MB
   Virtual Memory: In Use: 534 MB
   Page File Location(s): N/A
   Domain: FMMS
   Logon Server: \\CONAN
   Hotfix(s): 16 Hotfix(s) Installed.
    \[01\]: File 1
    \[02\]: Q147222
    \[03\]: Q282784 - Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q282784 for more
   information\]
    \[04\]: Q307869 - Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q307869 for more
   information\]
    \[05\]: Q308210 - Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q308210 for more
   information\]
    \[06\]: Q309521 - Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q309521 for more
   information\]
    \[07\]: Q309691 - Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q309691 for more
   information\]
    \[08\]: Q310437 - Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q310437 for more
   information\]
    \[09\]: Q310507 - Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q310507 for more
   information\]
    \[10\]: Q311889 - Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q311889 for more
   information\]
    \[11\]: Q313484 - Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q313484 for more
   information\]
    \[12\]: Q315000 - Windows XP Hotfix (SP1) \[See Q315000 for more
   information\]
    \[13\]: Q282784 - Update
    \[14\]: Q311889 - Update
    \[15\]: Q313484 - Update
    \[16\]: Q315000 - Update
   NetWork Card(s): 1 NIC(s) Installed.
    \[01\]: Intel(R) 82559 Fast Ethernet LOM with Alert on LAN*
   Connection Name: Local Area Connection
   DHCP Enabled: No
   IP address(es)
    \[01\]: 200.200.200.2

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